UMass vs. New Mexico: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – September 23

Updated Sep. 23, 2023 1:35 p.m. ET

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One of the top runners in college football will be on display when Kay'Ron Adams and the UMass Minutemen (1-3) host the New Mexico Lobos (1-2) on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

You should head to ESPN+ in order to see this game.

Learn more about the UMass Minutemen and the New Mexico Lobos.

How to Watch UMass vs. New Mexico

When: Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 3:30 PM ET
Location: Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium in Amherst, Massachusetts
TV: Watch on ESPN+

UMass' 2023 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score	Spread
8/26/2023	at New Mexico State	W 41-30	+7
9/2/2023	at Auburn	L 59-14	+35
9/9/2023	vs. Miami (OH)	L 41-28	+7
9/16/2023	at Eastern Michigan	L 19-17	+7.5
9/23/2023	vs. New Mexico	-
9/30/2023	vs. Arkansas State	-	-
10/7/2023	vs. Toledo	-	-
10/14/2023	at Penn State	-	-
10/28/2023	at Army	-	-
11/4/2023	vs. Merrimack	-	-
11/18/2023	at Liberty	-	-
11/25/2023	vs. UConn	-	-

Minutemen 2023 Stats & Insights

With 441.8 yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks 16th-worst in the FBS, UMass has had to lean on its 84th-ranked offense (365 yards per contest) to keep them in games.
UMass is averaging 234.3 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 70th in the FBS. The defense ranks 83rd, giving up 227.5 passing yards per game.
The Minutemen own the 87th-ranked scoring offense this season (25 points per game), and they've been less effective on defense, ranking 11th-worst with 37.3 points allowed per game.
The Minutemen own the 95th-ranked rushing offense this season (130.8 rushing yards per game), and they've been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking ninth-worst with 214.3 rushing yards allowed per game.
UMass has been a bottom-25 offense on third down this season, ranking 19th-worst with a 32.7% third-down conversion rate. Defensively, the Minutemen rank 38th in the FBS (33.3% third-down percentage allowed).
The Minutemen have the 75th-ranked turnover margin in college football at -1, forcing seven turnovers (11th in the FBS) while turning it over eight times (121st in the FBS).

UMass 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Kay'Ron Adams	RB	366 YDS / 3 TD / 91.5 YPG / 5.2 YPC 6 REC / 48 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 12 REC YPG
Anthony Simpson	WR	14 REC / 289 YDS / 1 TD / 72.3 YPG
Carlos Davis	QB	690 YDS (63%) / 5 TD / 3 INT
Taisun Phommachanh	QB	247 YDS (54.5%) / 0 TD / 1 INT 130 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 32.5 RUSH YPG
Billy Wooden	DL	11 TKL / 2 TFL / 3 SACK
Tyler Rudolph	DB	15 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT
Marcus Bradley	DL	10 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK
Jordan Mahoney	DB	12 TKL / 1 TFL

New Mexico's 2023 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score	Spread
9/2/2023	at Texas A&M	L 52-10	+38
9/9/2023	vs. Tennessee Tech	W 56-10	+38
9/16/2023	vs. New Mexico State	L 27-17	-2.5
9/23/2023	at UMass	-
9/30/2023	at Wyoming	-	-
10/14/2023	vs. San Jose State	-	-
10/21/2023	vs. Hawaii	-	-
10/28/2023	at Nevada	-	-
11/4/2023	vs. UNLV	-	-
11/11/2023	at Boise State	-	-
11/18/2023	at Fresno State	-	-
11/24/2023	vs. Utah State	-	-

Lobos 2023 Stats & Insights

In terms of total offense, New Mexico ranks 59th in the FBS (403.3 total yards per game) and 74th defensively (362.7 total yards allowed per game).
In terms of passing, New Mexico ranks 80th in the FBS (223 passing yards per game) and 81st defensively (226.3 passing yards allowed per game).
With 27.7 points per game on the offensive side of the ball, the Lobos rank 78th in the FBS. Defensively, they rank 101st, surrendering 29.7 points per game.
The Lobos are putting up 180.3 rushing yards per contest on offense this season (46th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are giving up 136.3 rushing yards per game (79th-ranked) on defense.
New Mexico ranks 55th in third-down conversion percentage (44.1%) on offense, but it has been less effective defensively, ranking 23rd-worst in the FBS with a 46.9% third-down percentage allowed.
The Lobos have not done well in terms of turnovers, as their turnover margin of -4 is 15th-worst in the FBS.

New Mexico 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Jacory Merritt	RB	295 YDS / 5 TD / 98.3 YPG / 7.6 YPC 1 REC / 31 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 10.3 REC YPG
Dylan Hopkins	QB	635 YDS (60%) / 5 TD / 2 INT
Deuce Jones	WR	5 REC / 125 YDS / 1 TD / 41.7 YPG
Luke Wysong	WR	6 REC / 99 YDS / 1 TD / 33 YPG
Tavian Combs	S	19 TKL / 0 TFL
Syaire Riley	LB	14 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
Kyler Drake	DE	9 TKL / 2 TFL / 1.5 SACK
Donte Martin	CB	9 TKL / 1 TFL